The Official Publication of the STC Technical Editing SIG
To end 2019 with a little bit of humor, Corrigo presents a light-hearted look at sick notes, and why, even when you are feeling under the weather, you still need an editor.
https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/an-editors-feedback-on-your-out-sick-e-mail
On their site, authors Patricia T. O’Conner and Stewart Kellerman discuss grammar, etymology, usage, and more in a very clever and entertaining way. Their blog, Q&A, and myths sections are full of useful information for technical editing practitioners, who sometimes need refresher courses (or source material to convince doubters!) about the rules of the English language.
Did the headline grab your attention?
Author George R. R. Martin (known to many as the author of the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, which are the basis for the hit TV series Game of Thrones) intended for it to do exactly that.
Continue reading “From Around the Web: Editors – The Writer’s Natural Enemy”In this article from 2007 (!), author Gary Kamiya sings the praises of editing and editors. Read it and feel good about yourself and your profession!
Editors use style guides to ensure the consistency and clarity of the documentation they review – they are one of the most important tools in a editor’s toolbox. But just like different companies have different style guides, so too do different industries.
Brianne Hughes, a technical editor for Bishop Fox, is one of the authors of The Cybersecurity Style Guide. For an interview with Brianne, in which she explains the need for this type of specialized style guide, see the following link:
http://cmosshoptalk.com/2018/05/15/brianne-hughes-talks-about-the-cybersecurity-style-guide/
Brianne says that this is a document in progress, and that she and her team plan to put out a cleaner V1.1 soon. They are always happy to receive suggestions for future improvement, so if you have any, please contact her via her at style@bishopfox.com.
UPDATE (23 July 2018):
Version 1.1 of the Cybersecurity Style Guide has been published: https://www.bishopfox.com/blog/2018/06/reintroducing-the-cybersecurity-style-guide-v1-1/